Residents invited to Live life: your way feedback event this Friday
People using adult social care services, family carers and organisations involved in supporting vulnerable people are invited to the Live life: your way feedback event this Friday 23 September 2011.
Hosted by Shropshire Council, the unique event will be held at the Council Chamber, Shirehall, Shrewsbury from 9:30am until 12:00pm, where you will get the opportunity to hear what residents have told us so far and what the next steps will be in shaping the vision of adult social care in Shropshire.
Adult social care services have changed very little over the past 30 years, but the people we serve and the county we live in has changed greatly. To be able to deliver the best care possible, it is no longer desirable to have a service where one size fits all, but a variety of tailored services, developed by the people who use them, their carers, supporters, families and friends.
The ‘Live life: your way’ consultation has provided the opportunity for everyone to shape the future of adult social care in Shropshire.
Friday’s event will be the last of the public events across the county giving residents the opportunity to get involved. The event will present the key themes and messages that have come out of the meetings we have had with people who use our services, their family carers and the organisations that support vulnerable people. The event will also involve a brief explanation of the process involved in the creation of the new vision for adult social care.
Councillor Steve Charmley, Cabinet member for disabilities, also commented:
“We want to thank everyone for coming along and giving your valuable contribution to the recent Live life: your way events. We have talked to over hundreds of people so far and now want to give you the opportunity at the Live life: your way feedback event on Friday 23 September 2011, to find out what people have told us what they value, and what is important to them.
“Throughout these few months, we have listened to many inspirational stories and truly innovative and creative ideas. Your views, opinions and ideas have been so important to help us shape the vision of adult social care for the future.”
Anyone who is unable to make Friday’s event will have the opportunity to view the event life at: www.ustream.tv/user/shropshirecouncil.
There is still chance to get involved and have your say between now and Friday 30 September 2011. To get in touch, you can call 0345 678 9005, email: livelifeyourway@shropshire.gov.uk, log on to our website at: shropshire.gov.uk/livelifeyourway.nsf, go to www.facebook.com and search for: Shropshire:livelifeyourway, or go to www.twitter.com and search for: @livelifeyourway.
